Tornado History
Indiana Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Indiana, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1953 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.3M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Indiana, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Indiana, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
2019 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 6.5 miles in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 28, 2002
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Indiana, Pennsylvania, May is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2019 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1983 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 2002 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $750K |
| June 3, 1980 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 4.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 26, 1981 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 19, 1996 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 6.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 | $200K |
| May 30, 1953 | F2 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 1.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 28, 2002 | F1 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 5, 1954 | F1 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 2019 | EF1 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 0.27 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2019 | EF1 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 5.13 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 16, 2025 | EF1 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 1.08 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 29, 2021 | EF0 | Indiana, Pennsylvania | 0.05 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.